“The United States expresses our condolences to the family of the U.S. citizen killed in the fighting in Ukraine, whose remains have now been identified and released to Ukraine’s custody. They will soon be returned to the family,” the State Department spokesperson Ned Price said in a statement. “The United States is appreciative of Ukraine for including recovery of this individual’s remains in its negotiations with Russia.”

“Out of respect for the privacy of the family, we will not release further details,” Price noted.

Price once again called on U.S. citizens to not travel to Ukraine due to Russia’s full-scale invasion and active armed conflict. 

“U.S. citizens in Ukraine should depart immediately if it is safe to do so using any commercial or other privately available ground transportation options. U.S. citizens who travel to Ukraine, including to participate in the fighting there, face significant risks and the United States cannot guarantee their safety,” he said

He also urged U.S. citizens to devote their energies towards the many other opportunities that exist to help Ukraine and its people. (ILKHA)